$DNA$ replication is semi-conservative as

  • A
    only non-parental strand acts as a template.
  • B
    both strands of the new molecule are synthesized $de \text{ } novo$.
  • C
    one of the strands in each new molecule is parental and the other is new.
  • D
    daughter strands are dispersive.

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